The Colombian national team has already begun to get a taste of the 2026 FIFA World Cup atmosphere, doing so with a practice session that sparked enthusiasm among fans and the media in Mexico. In their first open training session since arriving in the country, all eyes were on two of their star players: James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz.
The team, led by Néstor Lorenzo, trained at the AGA Academy of Atlas in Guadalajara, where hundreds of spectators had the opportunity to get a close look at the players who will aim to lead Colombia to a standout World Cup performance.
James and Lucho were the stars
From the start of the session, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz captured the attention. Every touch of the ball, every pass, and every play drew applause and expressions of support from those in attendance. During the warm-up exercises, both displayed the quality that has made them key players for the Colombian national team.
A festive atmosphere for Colombian fans
The practice also featured moments of connection between the players and the crowd.
While waiting their turn for some drills, Luis Díaz shared some fun moments with Jaminton Campaz, performing a series of ball tricks and acrobatics that brought smiles to the faces of those in attendance.
Later, during small-sided drills, the national team’s star players continued to interact with the fans, creating a festive atmosphere that reflected the enormous anticipation surrounding the Colombian squad.
At the end of the two-hour training session, several players approached the stands to sign autographs and take photos. As expected, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz topped the list of the most sought-after players.
Colombia is already thinking about Uzbekistan
Following this first open session, Colombia will continue its preparations with new training sessions scheduled for the coming days.
The goal is clear: to arrive in the best possible condition for their World Cup debut against Uzbekistan, a match scheduled for June 17 in Mexico City.
With James Rodríguez leading the way with his experience and Luis Díaz bringing dynamism and talent, Colombian excitement is growing as the start of their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.
La Tricolor is already in World Cup territory, and its top stars are beginning to show that they are ready to take on the challenge.